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G900 VAY

1989 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 VAY
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 78,760 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,757 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,658 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,445 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 78,207 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking fluid (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,914 miles

Nearside front wheel trim fouling valve

Fail 20 May 2013 77,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel trim fouling valve

Fail 21 May 2012 77,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 77,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 76,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 75,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 72,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 70,928 miles

lite corrosion to n/s front to rear steel brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2006 68,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 68,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2005 66,750 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
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G900 VAY is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G900 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G900 VAY is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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